footwork

footwork
noun
  1. [mass noun]the manner in which one moves one's feet in various sports, especially in dancing, boxing, and football
    (舞蹈、拳击和足球运动等)步法,脚法,脚上功夫
    a deft piece of footwork.
    熟练敏捷的脚法。
    ■[usu. with modifier]adroit response to sudden danger or new opportunities
    (对突发危险或新机会的)机敏反应
    the company had to do a lot of nimble footwork to stay alive.
    为了生存,公司必须作大量灵活的应对调整。
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